Welcome to Oxford Central

Take a big leap towards achieving your fitness goals by joining our great-value gym in Oxford town centre where everyone and every body is welcome. Whether you’re just looking to shift a few pounds, tone up or develop a peak physique we have everything you need to hit your targets, all with no contract.

The team

So why join?

Over 220 pieces of state-of-the-art equipment, in a clean, comfortable, safe, friendly and spacious setting

Over 50 FREE classes a week

Open 24/7 - work out when you want

Yanga water available

Dumbbells up to 50KG

Free Wi-Fi

NEW plate loaded kit

Fully air conditioned for your comfort

Changing rooms with showers and lockers

Free initial exercise induction

Fantastic offers and discounts available to print out from our members area

Personal trainers available

GREAT KIT

Oxford central has all the kit so you can enjoy more optimised workouts to reach your fitness goals. You can conquer your strength goals in the large free weights area where we have loads of kit, including benches, an additional Olympic lifting platform and squat racks. We also have a functional area where you can do all your functional and bodyweight training, so you have more ways to workout to reach your goals. To help keep you hydrated we have a sports water unit which will have 6 fruity flavours available to choose from.

TOP GEAR WILL DRIVE YOU TO SUCCESS

Don’t be concerned that we’re a cheap gym because we are brimming with more than 220 pieces of the latest equipment throughout all 150 of our spacious and air-conditioned clubs. Love a classic cardio work-out? Step on to our cross trainers, treadmills, steppers and rowers. Or how about a trip through different terrains on our spin cycles equipped with computerised monitors to highlight your progress? We’ve got stacks of fixed-resistance and plate-loaded gear too, plus a massive free weights area to strengthen key areas of your body.

KEEP HYDRATED WITH SPORTS WATER

If you want to make the most out of your workouts and get better results you need to keep hydrated and what better way is there to do so than with our sports water. Available in 6 fruity flavours and packed with essential vitamins the sports water can be yours for just £6 a month. To enjoy 500ml each time you visit go to our bolt on’s page and get access right away.

CLASS ACTION AT PUREGYM

If you love to work out with a gym buddy or in the company of others you’re in luck because we have more than 50 free classes available every week. If you’re looking for high-energy classes designed to see off those pesky calories then try out fat burn, boot camp or circuits. And if you love to get your body moving accompanied by top tunes then choose between aerobics and dance. Or if you require a form of exercise at a slower pace but with maximum impact try pilates - it strengthens the parts other classes cannot reach!

JOIN OUR LOW-COST GYM

We’ve got so much to offer at PureGym and for such a great price too. If you like what you’ve been reading then join online and book a free induction with a qualified instructor who will show you how the equipment works and advise you on the best form of exercise to suit your needs. If you prefer to give us a test run then book a day pass to see how we can change your health habits for the better. Once you’re a member take advantage of special offers and discounts from leading brands and local businesses in the members’ area of the website.

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How to find us

We are based in Littlegate House, 16-17 St Ebbes Street, OX1 1PT.

If you’re coming by bike, you can lock it to the racks to the side of the building on Turn Again Lane. Alternatively, bus numbers 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5 and 13 will drop you off at Stop 1 on Castle Street, a minute away from the gym. Oxford train station is under 10 minutes’ away via bus number 5 to Castle Street, or, if you’re driving, the nearest car park is Oxpens car park on Oxpens Road, about 10 minutes’ walk away from the gym.

Oxford Central member reviews

Rated 1 out of
5 by
fixtheshowersplease from
Not very cleanThe make changing rooms smell really bad, and the showers often just don’t work,(will just be cold). I didn’t realise how bad this place is until I visited a different gym.

Date published: 2018-10-09

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Getting worseShowers: or hot water or cold,you dont have a way of regulate the temperature.
Space for stretching?? You took all that space to add more machines
Too many bikes in the cycle studio and most of them not working properly
How a cycle instructor can performance a class with no microphone and not cycling?! You cant hear what he says because the music is so loud!!

Date published: 2018-09-25

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Marce from
Great valueWhen I joined Oxford PureGym, it was the first time I had joined a private gym, and I was a bit skeptical. It was a lot better than I expected! The changing rooms were usually clean, and there was a good range of equipment and classes. The kit all seems relatively new, the displays work well, and nothing rattles as you use it. The staff were helpful and friendly. Only issue would be its size- it is kind of small, and gets busy at peak times, although I liked its small size as it wasn't so intimidating! As with all puregyms, there is no spray/ blue roll for wiping down equipment, which can be a bit grim, but mostly fine. Miss going here- puregym in Birmingham is not as nice!

Date published: 2018-02-22

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Fuser from
Great value for moneyI have been using PureGym in Oxford for several months now, it is fit for purpose, and exceptionally good value for money when compared with competing gyms. It loses one star for the fact that it can be a little overcrowded, and the free weight section would sometimes be unavailable due to a facilities issue (this has since been resolved, and during this time PureGym did offer access to their other gym location in Oxford so that was nice)

Date published: 2017-12-23

Rated 5 out of
5 by
pegi from
great quality gymi start going in pure gym from september and i dont give up.is the best one

Date published: 2017-12-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alex95 from
GREAT QUALITYI'm glad that i signed up in pure gym months ago and I'm happy

Date published: 2017-12-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bdav from
Convenient, well staffed, good funThe gym is in a great location for living in the town centre. It's usually very clean and well staffed, with good classes and competent instructors. Can get extraordinarily busy around peak times, but that's not too surprising.

Date published: 2017-12-22

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Dom1 from
Good gym but not big enoughOxford Central was great until it started to become overcrowded. Now it is difficult to get a proper workout done because it is always so busy. Is there any way of limiting the number of members or people allowed in at once?
The staff and classes are great. Just wish it was bigger and had more equipment so overcrowding was not an issue!